adjective
Etymology
Origin of legged
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at leg, -ed 3
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Earlier legged robots, such as Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot, favored quadruped designs for balance and support.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Based on the skull's size and comparisons with related fossils, researchers estimate the animal was a sturdy four legged creature about a foot long.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
With one out, Freddie Freeman legged out an infield single, despite playing through not only his gimpy right ankle but also “a little quad thing” Roberts said he has been dealing with in recent days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
“It’s a horrible distance,” said Kaisa Larkas, 44, a mother of four who legged it past Eloise Kramer to capture the Olney title with a time of 63.37 seconds.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
Peter dropped his crutches and sank to the chair, jelly legged with relief.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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